Narcissistic Abuse Recovery

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Narcissistic Abuse Recovery

Making sense of the confusion, self-doubt and exhaustion that left you questioning your own reality.

Narcissistic abuse is a pattern of manipulation, control, and emotional harm that erodes your confidence, your sense of reality, and your sense of self over time. It can happen in romantic relationships, families, friendships, and workplaces.

Because the harm is often subtle and psychological, it can be hard to name – and even harder to explain to others. Many people spend years wondering if they’re the problem.

You’re not. And you don’t have to keep trying to figure it out alone.

Our 10-week Narcissistic Abuse Recovery group offers a small, safe space to understand what happened, rebuild your sense of self, and find your way forward. Groups run in person at our Norwood rooms and online.

What you’ll cover:

  • Understanding narcissistic abuse and how it works
  • Why it’s so hard to leave and why you stayed
  • Trauma bonding and the cycle of idealise, devalue, discard
  • Gaslighting and the impact on your sense of reality
  • Rebuilding self-trust and confidence
  • Setting boundaries and recognising red flags
  • Reconnecting with your identity and values
  • Finding your way back to yourself

 

Who is this group for?

This group is for anyone recovering from a relationship – romantic, family, friendship or workplace – where manipulation, control and emotional harm were present. It’s particularly helpful if you’ve found yourself doubting your own memory, blaming yourself, or struggling to explain to others what happened.

What to expect

The Narcissistic Abuse Recovery group runs over 10 weeks – one session to meet the group and set the foundation, eight weeks of structured work, and a final session to consolidate and close.

Sessions run for approximately 2 hours and draw on evidence-based approaches including trauma-informed practice, cognitive behavioural therapy, and schema-focused work. Groups are kept small so everyone feels safe and heard.

Both in-person and online options are available, with group composition guided by who expresses interest.

Ready to take the first step? Click the button above to express  your interest or download some information below.

Helpful Advice:

If you need support right now

  • 1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732 – free, confidential, 24/7
  • Lifeline – 13 11 14 – 24/7 crisis support
  • Emergency – 000


Helpful resources

  • Leaving Violence Program – financial support and safety planning for people leaving violent relationships – dss.gov.au/safety-programs-prevention-and-evidence/leaving-violence-program
  • 1800RESPECT – understanding healthy relationships – 1800respect.org.au/healthy-relationships
  • Our Watch – ourwatch.org.au
  • Greater Good Science Center – How to Handle a Toxic Relationship – greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_to_handle_a_toxic_relationship


A note on self-compassion

Recovery from narcissistic abuse takes time. The self-doubt, grief, and anger are tough after everything you’ve been through. Be kind to yourself as you slowly undo the damage and bloom again, one petal at a time.